Genuine Spirituality
What is the measure of spirituality? Is it acts of service in promoting gospel causes? A key position in outreach activities? Managing a pol
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Life Insight from Scripture
Fresh devotionals are being published weekly. The posts include articles written by Pastor Johnson, NorthStone members, and other ministry contributors. Strength for Life hopes these brief articles strengthen you.
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Jul 30
When the Days are Evil
Slave, son, long-distance runner, farmer, wrestler—these are all images God uses in the New Testament to represent the identity and...
Mar 26
Making Good Use of God's World
If you make a habit of reading the Proverb of the day, tomorrow you will read Proverbs 27. The last third of the book of Proverbs is...
Jan 30
The Strongest Man I Know
Throughout history, beginning in Genesis, every corner of the world has given us tales of strong men. These tales were meant to inspire...
Jan 2
Back in the Day
"Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended; but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth...
Sep 19, 2023
The Fit Christian
Christians should be in God’s Word daily with the purpose of training their minds and strengthening their faith. However, since we live...
Aug 8, 2023
We Are the Church
1 Timothy 3:15: But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church...
May 16, 2023
God's Dress Standards
The weather is getting warmer, which means it’s the time of year when people wear fewer and fewer clothes in public. This gradual...
May 2, 2023
For God is Love
When the world accuses Christians of being unloving, one of several things may be true. One, they may be referring to nominal...
Apr 25, 2023
Love and the Gospel
When was the last time you were rebuked for being unloving? Was the rebuke valid? How do you know? It’s possible for a believer to have...
Apr 18, 2023
When Love Isn't Love
“Love is Love.” Have you seen this slogan on a bumper sticker or protest sign? If you have, you can almost always draw several...
Feb 7, 2023
Strength for the Mission
“Moses my servant is dead.” These are the first words from the Lord’s mouth in the opening chapter of Joshua. I can imagine the quick...
Jan 24, 2023
The Overlooked Gift
Hundreds of believers in our United States churches are single for various reasons. By definition, a single is an unmarried person of...
Jan 10, 2023
The "New Year, New Me" Guide
The New Year is here. And whether you made a New Year’s resolution or you think they are a waste of time, you should seriously consider...
Dec 20, 2022
Bear Your Own Burden
Part of being a Christian husband or wife, a Christian son or daughter, a Christian American citizen, a Christian resident in your...
Dec 6, 2022
Excuse Makers
As we introduce the topic of excuse making, it is important to distinguish between reasons and excuses. Reasons are valid but excuses are...
Oct 18, 2022
Carry On
Proverbs 18:10 says, "The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe." Sometimes living in this world...
Sep 13, 2022
Beware of Being Comfortable
Our comfort zone should be an occasional acquaintance but not a way of life. Why? Too much time in the comfort zone makes a person weak,...
Sep 6, 2022
Appetites of the Carnal Heart: Lust
1 John 2:14-17, “I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young...
Aug 30, 2022
Captive Thoughts
If your life is out of control, it's very likely that your mind is the problem. Often the most unhealthy part of a person is their mind...
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